Brian Hiro, of North County Times, reports the San Diego Padres have signed P Frank Brooks, a six-year minor-league free agent, to an undisclosed contract. Brooks is expected to contend for a bullpen spot.

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Paul Meyer reports Pittsburgh Pirates SP Frank Brooks is scheduled to make his first major-league start Monday, Sept. 13 in Chicago, against Chicago Cubs SP Greg Maddux. "I'm anxious. I can't wait to see what happens," Brooks said. "I know he's a great pitcher. We'll see how we match up."